Open Arms Ministry

Besides being directly involved in Open Arms Ministry, Michelle (through God's Caring Bees) has provided hats created from old sweatshirts for distribution to the homeless this winter.

Open Arms Ministry is an outreach to the youth on the streets of Victoria. Launched in January 2014 this ministry has seen some incredible successes in growing relationships with youth. Saturday evening street events featuring barbequed hot dogs and other donated foods provides the opportunity to establish a real relationship with hurting people; an opportunity to pray for them.

Our job is not to end homelessness but to end hopelessness. How do you help end hopelessness? We help end peoples hopelessness by getting to know them without judgement and condemnation, by becoming their friend and showing them that we truly and honestly care about who they are. — Open Arms Ministry

Compassionate Resource Warehouse

Michelle also provides services and supplies to the Compassionate Resource Warehouse both personally (along with other members of her church) and through God's Caring Bees.

The Compassionate Resource Warehouse (CRW) is a registered Canadian charity based in Victoria, British Columbia. Since our launch in 1999, our volunteers have collected, processed, packaged and shipped a variety of donated goods and equipment to responsible charities and other groups around the world. These goods are distributed free of charge to people in need and provide opportunity and hope. — Compassionate Resource Warehouse